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verb (used with object), -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
1.
to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.
2.
to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install.
3.
to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony: Airmail service between Washington, D.C., and New York City was inaugurated in 1918.
Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin inaugurātus past participle of inaugurāre to consecrate by augury (a person chosen for priesthood or other office), literally, to take auguries). See in-2, augur, -ate1
1595–1605; < Latin inaugurātus past participle of inaugurāre to consecrate by augury (a person chosen for priesthood or other office), literally, to take auguries). See in-2, augur, -ate1
Related forms
in·au·gu·ra·tor, noun
pre·in·au·gu·rate, verb (used with object), -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
re·in·au·gu·rate, verb (used with object), -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
un·in·au·gu·rat·ed, adjective
well-in·au·gu·rat·ed, adjective
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Example Sentences
- Forty counters were also left in reserve for new airlines set to inaugurate service with the airport's opening.
- His address was intended to inaugurate an authentic theological engagement between the faiths.
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